The information provided in this checklist is based on biosecurity principles for swine operators.
Minimize the risk of introducing or spreading animal diseases such as African swine fever on your farm by only obtaining new animals from reputable sources and by limiting the frequency and number of new pigs you introduce to your herd. Consult the Canadian Pork Council's website for more information on PigSAFE and PigCARE.
Minimize the risk of introducing or spreading animal diseases such as African swine fever on your farm by only obtaining new animals from reputable sources and by limiting the frequency and number of new pigs you introduce to your herd. Consult the Canadian Pork Council's website for more information on PigSAFE and PigCARE.
New pigs should be isolated for a period of 14 days before introducing them to the farm population. Keep newborn, weaned, feeder, and breeding pigs separate. Move pigs in groups during each production stage, in an all-in-all-out manner. Isolation minimizes the risk of spreading animal diseases such as African swine fever.
New pigs should be isolated for a period of 14 days before introducing them to the farm population. Keep newborn, weaned, feeder, and breeding pigs separate. Move pigs in groups during each production stage, in an all-in-all-out manner. Isolation minimizes the risk of spreading animal diseases such as African swine fever.
Swine diseases can be spread through other animals (farm animals, pets, wild birds and other wildlife, vermin and insects). To prevent the introduction or spread of animal diseases, stop birds, rodents, pets and other animals from coming into contact with your herd.
Swine diseases can be spread through other animals (farm animals, pets, wild birds and other wildlife, vermin and insects). To prevent the introduction or spread of animal diseases, stop birds, rodents, pets and other animals from coming into contact with your herd.
Always isolate sick pigs from the rest of the herd and immediately report any signs of illness to your veterinarian. You could help to stop a spread of African swine fever by reporting a suspected case as soon as possible.
Always isolate sick pigs from the rest of the herd and immediately report any signs of illness to your veterinarian. You could help to stop a spread of African swine fever by reporting a suspected case as soon as possible.
Swine diseases can be spread from the carcasses of dead animals. To protect the rest of the herd, use appropriate disposal methods for animal carcasses. If you suspect a case of African swine fever do not dispose of the pig. Notify your veterinarian or report it your local Canadian Food Inspection Agency Animal Health Office.
Swine diseases can be spread from the carcasses of dead animals. To protect the rest of the herd, use appropriate disposal methods for animal carcasses. If you suspect a case of African swine fever do not dispose of the pig. Notify your veterinarian or report it your local Canadian Food Inspection Agency Animal Health Office.
Having a disease response plan will help you respond quickly in the event your pigs show signs of illness. Establish triggers such as loss of appetite, weight loss, abnormal behaviour and unexplained death. It is important to monitor your pigs' health daily and uniquely identify all animals so they can be traced to the original seller during a disease investigation. Immediately report any signs of illness to your veterinarian.
Having a disease response plan will help you respond quickly in the event your pigs show signs of illness. Establish triggers such as loss of appetite, weight loss, abnormal behaviour and unexplained death. It is important to monitor your pigs' health daily and uniquely identify all animals for traceability so they can be traced to the original seller during a disease investigation. Immediately report any signs of illness to your veterinarian.
Routinely clean and disinfect buildings, barns, equipment, clothing and footwear. Designate a cleaning area for vehicles and equipment. Avoid borrowing equipment and vehicles from other farms. ASF is highly contagious for pigs and can spread rapidly though indirect contact with contaminated farm equipment, feed and clothing.
Routinely clean and disinfect buildings, barns, equipment, clothing and footwear. Designate a cleaning area for vehicles and equipment. Avoid borrowing equipment and vehicles from other farms. ASF is highly contagious for pigs and can spread rapidly though indirect contact with contaminated farm equipment, feed and clothing.
Control visitors' access to your pigs. Require all visitors to wear clean boots, clothing and gloves. Make sure all suppliers and other farm visitors follow your biosecurity measures.
Control visitors' access to your pigs. Require all visitors to wear clean boots, clothing and gloves. Make sure all suppliers and other farm visitors follow your biosecurity measures.
Indicate your farm's boundaries by using fencing. Your first line of defence against ASF is the fence around the farm, which helps keep wild pigs out. Wild pigs could spread ASF directly to pigs through both direct and indirect contact with the wild pig itself as well as its saliva, faeces, urine.
Indicate your farm's boundaries by using fencing. Your first line of defence against ASF is the fence around the farm, which helps keep wild pigs out. Wild pigs could spread ASF directly to pigs through both direct and indirect contact with the wild pig itself as well as its saliva, faeces, urine.
ASF can be transmitted through contaminated feed or feed ingredients imported from countries where the disease is present or where feed has been in direct or indirect contact with a contaminated equipment or wildlife.
ASF can be transmitted through contaminated feed or feed ingredients imported from countries where the disease is present or where feed has been in direct or indirect contact with a contaminated equipment or wildlife.
Use extreme caution when feeding pigs any products derived from kitchen scraps or waste food products. ASF could be introduced to pigs through food waste containing contaminated pork. In the rare event that a food item is contaminated with even a small amount of the virus, it would be harmless to humans, but could infect your pigs.
Use extreme caution when feeding pigs any products derived from kitchen scraps or waste food products. ASF could be introduced to pigs through food waste containing contaminated pork. In the rare event that a food item is contaminated with even a small amount of the virus, it would be harmless to humans, but could infect your pigs.
For more information on biosecurity consult the National Biosecurity Standards and Biosecurity Principles, as well as these tools and resources.